{
  "id": 15942092,
  "title": "Reba McEntire Shares What Dolly Parton Taught Her About Kindness: ‘I Love The Way She Carried Herself With Confidence’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/reba-mcentire-shares-what-dolly-parton-taught-her-about-kindness-i",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-21T20:00:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/country/reba-mcentire-dolly-parton-lessons-1236364625/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Country Music Hall of Famer Reba McEntire recently reminisced about her friendship with Dolly Parton, sharing how Parton's confidence and poise left a lasting impact on McEntire. McEntire recalled how Parton, during the filming of a 2005 episode of \"Reba TV,\" made sure everyone felt comfortable in her presence. Their collaboration continued in 2026 when McEntire performed Parton's \"Appalachian Memories\" at the ceremony honoring the country legend, wearing a sparkling white gown and jewelry she had received from Parton. McEntire also talked about her five-decade-long career, sharing that she constantly reinvented herself to maintain her success, trying various projects like movies, Broadway shows, and theater. The two country singers also teamed up in 2021 for a remake of \"Does He Love You,\" with Parton having recently released a collaborative version of \"Light of a Clear Blue Morning\" featuring McEntire, Lainey Wilson, Miley Cyrus, and Queen Latifah. Dolly Parton passed away on August 25 at the age of 80, following a brief battle with cancer.",
  "summary": "The country icon appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show .",
  "key_points": [
    "Reba McEntire praises Dolly Parton's confidence and poise.",
    "McEntire performed Parton's \"Appalachian Memories\" at Parton's tribute ceremony.",
    "McEntire and Parton collaborated on a 2021 remake of \"Does He Love You\"."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}